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Scientists Find Reversible Male Birth Control That Stops Sperm Production
A new study brings scientists closer to a safe, reversible male birth control pill. Researchers found a way to temporarily stop sperm production without lasting harm, raising hope for more contraceptive options for men.
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Fact-Checked: Can Birth Control Pills Cause Cancer?
Viral claims linking birth control pills to cancer are resurfacing online. Here's what science actually says
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Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an important milestone in the global effort to expand birth-control options for men.
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Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an important milestone in the global effort to expand birth-control options for men.
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Japan Approves Sale Of First Over-The-Counter Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Japan has given regulatory approval for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill, its manufacturer said on Monday, the first time the socially conservative country has greenlighted so-called "morning-after" medication without a prescription.
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Understanding How Morning-After Pill Affects Women's Reproductive Health
Women's Health: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective only in the first few days following intercourse, before the ovum is released from the ovary and before the sperm fertilises the ovum.
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UK Begins Test Of Hormone-Free Male Birth Control Pill, 16 Men Take Part In First Trial
Unlike the female pill, YCT-529 is hormone-free and prevents sperm production by blocking access to vitamin A.
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Oral Contraceptives May Be Impairing Fear-Regulation In Women: Study
Synthetic hormones in oral contraceptive pills may be impairing fear-regulating processes in women's brains, scientists have found in a study.
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This New Male Birth Control Pill Is Safe To Use, Say Researchers
In a major step forward in the development of a once-daily "male pill", researchers have found an experimental oral contraceptive to be safe in men with hormone responses consistent with effective contraception.
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5 Myths About Contraceptive Pills: Debunked
Did you fall for these myths too?
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Bengal, Meghalaya High On Contraceptive Use, Fertility Rate Dips: Data
As the government continues to push for new methods of contraceptives to boost family planning, Bengal and Meghalaya have witnessed the highest decline in Total Fertility Rate. The two states have also seen an increase in adoption of modern contraceptive methods such as oral pills and intrauterine devices or IUDs against sterilization, says officia...
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Bayer Sued In Germany Over Contraceptive Pill After Health Scares
"If I'd known, I'd never have taken this pill," says Felicitas Rohrer, who is suing German pharmaceuticals giant Bayer, claiming its oral contraceptive Yasminelle caused her to suffer a pulmonary embolism.
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Overuse of Contraceptives May Cause Blood Coagulation
Overuse of contraceptive pills by women can lead to increased blood coagulation, with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, doctors have warned.
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Overuse of Contraceptives May Cause Blood Coagulation
Overuse of contraceptive pills by women can lead to increased blood coagulation, with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, doctors have warned.
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Carl Djerassi, The Man Who Helped Develop 'The Pill', Dies At 91
Carl Djerassi, an Austrian-born chemist who helped to develop the birth control pill before becoming a playwright and novelist, died in San Francisco on Friday at the age of 91, his family said.
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Scientists Find Reversible Male Birth Control That Stops Sperm Production
A new study brings scientists closer to a safe, reversible male birth control pill. Researchers found a way to temporarily stop sperm production without lasting harm, raising hope for more contraceptive options for men.
-
Fact-Checked: Can Birth Control Pills Cause Cancer?
Viral claims linking birth control pills to cancer are resurfacing online. Here's what science actually says
-
Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an important milestone in the global effort to expand birth-control options for men.
-
Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an important milestone in the global effort to expand birth-control options for men.
-
Japan Approves Sale Of First Over-The-Counter Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Japan has given regulatory approval for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill, its manufacturer said on Monday, the first time the socially conservative country has greenlighted so-called "morning-after" medication without a prescription.
-
Understanding How Morning-After Pill Affects Women's Reproductive Health
Women's Health: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective only in the first few days following intercourse, before the ovum is released from the ovary and before the sperm fertilises the ovum.
-
UK Begins Test Of Hormone-Free Male Birth Control Pill, 16 Men Take Part In First Trial
Unlike the female pill, YCT-529 is hormone-free and prevents sperm production by blocking access to vitamin A.
-
Oral Contraceptives May Be Impairing Fear-Regulation In Women: Study
Synthetic hormones in oral contraceptive pills may be impairing fear-regulating processes in women's brains, scientists have found in a study.
-
This New Male Birth Control Pill Is Safe To Use, Say Researchers
In a major step forward in the development of a once-daily "male pill", researchers have found an experimental oral contraceptive to be safe in men with hormone responses consistent with effective contraception.
-
5 Myths About Contraceptive Pills: Debunked
Did you fall for these myths too?
-
Bengal, Meghalaya High On Contraceptive Use, Fertility Rate Dips: Data
As the government continues to push for new methods of contraceptives to boost family planning, Bengal and Meghalaya have witnessed the highest decline in Total Fertility Rate. The two states have also seen an increase in adoption of modern contraceptive methods such as oral pills and intrauterine devices or IUDs against sterilization, says officia...
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Bayer Sued In Germany Over Contraceptive Pill After Health Scares
"If I'd known, I'd never have taken this pill," says Felicitas Rohrer, who is suing German pharmaceuticals giant Bayer, claiming its oral contraceptive Yasminelle caused her to suffer a pulmonary embolism.
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Overuse of Contraceptives May Cause Blood Coagulation
Overuse of contraceptive pills by women can lead to increased blood coagulation, with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, doctors have warned.
-
Overuse of Contraceptives May Cause Blood Coagulation
Overuse of contraceptive pills by women can lead to increased blood coagulation, with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, doctors have warned.
-
Carl Djerassi, The Man Who Helped Develop 'The Pill', Dies At 91
Carl Djerassi, an Austrian-born chemist who helped to develop the birth control pill before becoming a playwright and novelist, died in San Francisco on Friday at the age of 91, his family said.
